Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has said it plans to close two Argos depots in a move that will impact 1,400 jobs.
It is expected to take place over the next three years as part of a wider shake-up of its general merchandise operations across the group.
The company said it was proposing to close its Basildon distribution centre in Essex and depot at Heywood, Greater Manchester.
Sainsbury’s said all those affected by the plan would have the opportunity to apply for jobs elsewhere in the company.
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